Production Sound Recordist — Client Project

Production Sound Recordist — Client Project
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**Aru Labs | Project-based opportunity**

Aru Labs is looking for a **Production Sound Recordist / Location Sound Mixer** for an upcoming independent web-series project being produced for a client.

This is a **project-based opportunity**, not a permanent position at Aru Labs.

The series is a character-driven story exploring **startups, ambition, relationships, friendship, money and life**.

We're looking for someone who can capture **clean, natural and cinematic production sound** across different locations and shooting environments.

### What you'll do

* Record production dialogue during filming
* Set up and operate professional location sound equipment
* Select and position microphones based on each scene
* Work closely with the Director and DOP
* Monitor dialogue and ambient sound throughout each take
* Maintain clean audio levels and recordings
* Manage wireless microphones and boom recording
* Record useful room tone and location ambience
* Identify and communicate sound issues before or during takes
* Maintain organized audio files and backups
* Coordinate with the post-production sound team when required

### What we're looking for

* Previous experience as a production sound recordist, location sound mixer or boom operator
* Strong understanding of dialogue recording
* Experience with boom microphones and wireless lavalier systems
* Comfortable recording in both controlled interiors and unpredictable outdoor environments
* Good knowledge of professional sound equipment
* Strong attention to detail
* Calm and collaborative approach on set

Experience in **films, web series, short films, commercials, music videos or documentary production** is welcome.

### Working arrangement

**Remote:** Pre-production / planning
**Travel:** Required during production
**Engagement:** Project-based / contract
**Production window:** Late November – early December
**Potential locations:** San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, London, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Bali and other global creative and startup hubs

International and India-based candidates are welcome.

### Who you'll work with

You will work closely with:

* **Creator / Writer / Director**
* **Director of Photography**
* **1st Assistant Director**
* Actors and creative talent
* Production team
* Post-production sound team

We're building a **small, focused production crew**, so communication and collaboration are important.

### Ideal candidate

You might be a good fit if you:

* Care deeply about dialogue quality
* Know how to work efficiently on a small set
* Can adapt to different locations and environments
* Are comfortable working with a lean crew
* Understand that great sound is about more than simply pressing record
* Can collaborate closely with a first-time Director and the DOP

### How to apply

Please send:

* CV / profile
* Portfolio or showreel
* Examples of projects you've recorded
* LinkedIn / Instagram
* Current location
* Equipment you typically work with
* Availability during late November / early December
* Expected project fee or day rate

**Apply with the subject: Production Sound — Web Series Client Project**

Aru Labs is coordinating this opportunity on behalf of the client.

**Project-based. Remote-first. Travel required during production.**

If you're interested in working on an ambitious independent web series with a lean international production team, we'd love to hear from you.